Michelle has extensive management experience with specialty surrounding the disciplines of branding, advertising, direct marketing and public relations. An Arizona native turned UNLV Rebel, Michelle began her career marketing resorts, casinos, and other businesses in the dynamic city of Las Vegas. Michelle joined the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau in the role of Director of Marketing in 2009, with the additional honor of serving as Interim President/CEO from October 2020 through February 2021 during the organization’s transition of leadership, and again from March through May 2022 before stepping into the role of President/CEO on June 1, 2022.

Donna joined the Chamber Team in 2009 as the Membership Coordinator at the Administrative Office and in 2011 became the Director of Member Development and in 2012 became the Director of Visitor Services for the Sedona Chamber Visitor Center. Donna has lived in Sedona since 1997 and was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. She enjoys spending time with her husband Greg and their two daughters, Rachel and Lauren and their four grandchildren. She is a graduate of Verde Valley Leadership, Class VII and was a member of the Cottonwood and Sedona Toastmasters Club. She is passionate about the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and the importance of educating our visitors while they are visiting Sedona. And the importance of businesses becoming partners within this organization to assist them with the tools they need to increase their business growth and success.

Victoria grew up in Michigan and moved to Arizona in 1990. She worked at Arizona State University while earning two degrees, a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture. She has held administrative positions for Arizona State University and Scottsdale Public Art. She loves parks and recreation and worked as a park ranger at Red Rock State Park. She has lived in Sedona for over eight years and enjoys hiking, biking and yoga. She is passionate about placemaking and creating a strong sense of community. She hopes to create and promote cultural, educational and recreational activities for the community.

Gary Stewart joined the Chamber team in 2019 as the Director of Finance. After college Gary started out in public accounting as a financial statement auditor and then worked as the CFO for a Chicagoland community bank for twenty-six years. Visits to Sedona began in 2003 and Gary and Mary Jane made the move to Sedona from Illinois in 2018. Gary enjoys hiking, golfing, listening to music and working around the house and in the yard. Gary and Mary Jane look forward to exploring their new home state.

Born in the Bay Area, California, Eric relocated to Sedona, Arizona in 2014 to pursue advanced studies at Northern Arizona University. There, he distinguished himself by attaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing and graduating cum laude. Boasting over 14 years of experience in both traditional and digital marketing realms, coupled with an extensive background in sales and management, Eric brings a wealth of expertise to our team. He is keen on leveraging this proficiency to amplify brand visibility, foster community engagement, and drive new leads within the Sedona business sector. Outside of his professional commitments, Eric, alongside his wife Jaliza, relishes in culinary adventures and seizes every opportunity for spontaneous travels across Arizona, soaking in its scenic vistas.

Shanandoah Sterling was born in St. Thomas Virgin Islands, US, and grew up in New Hampshire. Her love for travel and culture stems from the beautiful New England states and branched internationally. In 2003, Shanandoah relocated to Sedona with her husband from Lake Tahoe. She received a Travel and Tourism certification in 1989 and has a Bachelor of Arts in English, Emphasis on Creative Writing, from Northern Arizona University. She has owned two small businesses and understands the dedication it takes to keep a business running. Her background in travel and tourism, extensive customer service, and love of writing drives her daily passion for life. When she’s not working, you’ll find her in nature with her husband and dog, hiking, camping, kayaking, or quietly taking in a sunset.